intervening+space

  • 51interstice — n. Interval, interspace, intervening space, space between …

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  • 52between — be•tween [[t]bɪˈtwin[/t]] prep. 1) in the space separating: between New York and Chicago[/ex] 2) intermediate to in time, quantity, or degree: between twelve and one o clock[/ex] 3) linking; connecting: air service between cities[/ex] 4) in equal …

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  • 53over — o•ver [[t]ˈoʊ vər[/t]] prep. 1) above in place or position: the roof over one s head[/ex] 2) above and to the other side of: to leap over a wall[/ex] 3) above in authority, rank, power, etc.: no one over her in the department[/ex] 4) so as to… …

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  • 54between — /bəˈtwin / (say buh tween), /bi / (say bee ) preposition 1. in the space separating (two or more points, objects, etc.). 2. intermediate to, in time, quantity, or degree: between 12 and 1 o clock; between pink and red. 3. connecting: a link… …

  • 55clearance — /ˈklɪərəns / (say klearruhns) noun 1. the act of clearing. 2. a clear space; a clearing. 3. an intervening space, as between machine parts for free play. 4. distance or extent of an object to be passed over or under. 5. Football, etc. the act of… …

  • 56over — /ˈoʊvə / (say ohvuh) preposition 1. above in place or position; higher up than: the roof over one s head. 2. above and to the other side of: to leap over a wall. 3. above in authority, power, etc.; so as to govern, control, or conquer. 4. on or… …

  • 57side by side — adjective 1. nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space (Freq. 2) had adjacent rooms in the next room the person sitting next to me our rooms were side by side • Syn: ↑adjacent, ↑ …

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  • 58Continuous — Con*tin u*ous, a. [L. continuus, fr. continere to hold together. See {Continent}.] 1. Without break, cessation, or interruption; without intervening space or time; uninterrupted; unbroken; continual; unceasing; constant; continued; protracted;… …

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  • 59Continuous brake — Continuous Con*tin u*ous, a. [L. continuus, fr. continere to hold together. See {Continent}.] 1. Without break, cessation, or interruption; without intervening space or time; uninterrupted; unbroken; continual; unceasing; constant; continued;… …

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  • 60Continuous impost — Continuous Con*tin u*ous, a. [L. continuus, fr. continere to hold together. See {Continent}.] 1. Without break, cessation, or interruption; without intervening space or time; uninterrupted; unbroken; continual; unceasing; constant; continued;… …

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